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AG encouraged by progress made in $4.25B national opioid settlement agreement with Teva

Colorado Attorney General DENVER —Attorney General Phil Weiser released the following statement regarding progress toward a $4.25 billion nationwide opioid agreement framework with Teva Pharmaceuticals: “I am encouraged by the progress that state attorneys general have made in talks with Teva Pharmaceuticals and I look forward to reviewing the $4.25 billion opioid agreement framework announced.

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NAWA director brings financial background, goals to improve shelter

Benjamin Mandile Reporter The Chronicle-News Noah’s Ark Animal Welfare Association has a new leader of the pack and litter, after the nonprofit’s previous executive director resigned at the end of April. The shelter’s board of directors approved the hiring of Matt Lewis, a former finance professional and registered financial advisor, in late July.

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Attorney General Weiser says 7,000 Colorado student loan borrowers will get checks from Navient settlement

Colorado Attorney General DENVER — Nearly 7,000 Coloradans will soon receive checks in the mail from a settlement earlier this year that the Colorado Attorney General’s Office reached with Navient, a student loan servicer that used widespread unfair, deceptive, and predatory loan servicing practices.

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The Fine Print

Today’s Quote “Once again— I’m saved by the miracle of lasagna!” ~Garfield (Jim Davis) THIS WEEK TRINIDAD TROLLEY Departs the Colorado Welcome Center at 309 Nevada Ave. Hours are 10 a.m.

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City sets Aug. hearings to allow ballot measures to be added to upcoming election

The City of Trinidad has proposed two ballot measures for the 2022 General Election, but before they make it to the ballot, the city must first receive resident approval. Trinidad City Council voted 7-0 Tuesday to set two public hearings for the passage of two ordinances allowing the city to add the measures to the ballot.

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